The Magellan Maestro 4050 is the first after-market portable GPS system with voice recognition technology, letting you call out instructions to your unit to save time and make for a safer driving experience.
With a full range of features, including Bluetooth compatibility, text-to-speech voice directions, live traffic updates, and a detailed map database, the Maestro 4050 is truly master of its domain.
Enter virtually any destination on the freshly-designed graphical touch screen and get turn-by-turn voice guidance to anywhere in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Smart touch-icons and Magellan’s unique QuickSpell function enable error-free spelling and minimize steps, so you get a customized route to your destination with just a few touches of the screen.
Plus, integrated travel information from AAA TourBook guides gives you instant access to service details and Diamond ratings from the world’s leading travel expert. Quickly find AAA approved lodgings and restaurants, member roadside assistance1details, and discounts available through the AAA Show Your Card & Save program.(Requires AAA Membership)
Touch the tow truck icon to quickly connect to AAA member Roadside Assistance using your compatible Bluetooth phone. The screen tells you where you are to quickly direct reliable AAA help to your location.
Magellan Maestro 4050 Features…
- Voice command: Voice command and control enables hand’s-free operation.
- Sophisticated and simple: Streamlined touch-screen buttons minimize steps to locate a destination
- Sleek Design: Integrated GPS antenna provides excellent satellite reception in a slim and compact design
- Graphical interactive maps: Maps and destinations for the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico are built-in, so you can travel all over the US and Canada and always know where you are and where you’re going
- TrafficKit: Provides live traffic incident reports (subscription fees apply)
- Bird’s-eye 3D view: Clearly see your surroundings in 2D or 3D; also choose between Map View, TrueView 3D split screen, and Maneuver List
- Rechargeable battery: Navigate when you don’t have access to power
- Multi-destination routing: Select up to 20 destinations and choose the order that best fits your needs
- SmartDetour: Automatically prompts you to route around suddenly slow freeway traffic
- Auto re-route: Never miss a turn and quickly get back on track whenever you take a detour
- Auto night view: Adjusts color and contrast for easy night viewing
- QuickSpell: Easily enter addresses with unique auto-complete feature that even corrects spelling
- Complete mobility: Transfer to any vehicle with no installation
- Millions of points of interest (POIs): Optimized database of gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, and more with smart location search by name, category, and location. There’s even a Coffee category so you can quickly find caffeine whenever you need it.
- Interactive POI icons: Touch an onscreen icon for a nearby destination, see name and address, and get an instant route
- Customizable route method: Fastest time, shortest distance, least or most use of freeways, avoid toll roads
- Route exclusion: Select streets and freeways to avoid so you can get there your way
- Address book: Create and store personal points of interest for easy reoccurring trips
- Instant locate: One touch shows your location; quickly advise roadside assistance or emergency services
- One Year Warranty
To compare against other manufacturers, consider the Garmin Nuvi 660 which has a similar size and similar features, but does not have voice recognition.